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The new VetSkill VTEC Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) SCQF Level 7 has been developed in line with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day One Skills (DOS), Day One Competences (DOCs) and Professional Behaviours for Veterinary Nurses. This qualification embraces the evolving evidence-based veterinary nursing sector. It encompasses contemporary veterinary nursing practice and replaces the previous VSVN016 VetSkill VTEC Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) SCQF Level 7.
This qualification will provide learners with the practical competence and underpinning knowledge required to apply to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses.
It has been designed to develop veterinary nurses with a holistic approach to their work, a passion for making a difference to the lives of animals, and a robust understanding of their professional responsibilities. It includes the following species: cat, dog, rabbit and guinea pig.
This qualification is accredited by VetSkill to contain the content required for Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) status for companion animals, provided that the qualification is successfully certificated. Following this, successful learners will be eligible to join the VetSkill Register of SQPs, as a C-SQP for companion animals.
This Level 7 Diploma offers 420 credits.
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Learners must evidence capability in numeracy, literacy, and science, written and spoken English and mathematics. This would typically include National 5 at grades A-C (SCQF Level 5) including English, mathematics and a science subject, or equivalent, to register on this programme.
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Portfolio of Evidence
Throughout the qualification, learners will compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their practical competency against the RCVS Day One Skills and Professional Behaviours. This is assessed by a work-based assessor, internally quality assured by the centre and externally quality assured by VetSkill.
Assignments
There are two assignments throughout the qualification to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. All assignments are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre and externally quality assured by VetSkill.
Multiple-Choice Online Examinations
There are six online examinations throughout the qualification to assess underpinning knowledge. Examinations are set and marked by VetSkill.
Scenario-Based Multiple-Choice Online Examination
There is one scenario-based multiple-choice online examination to assess underpinning knowledge. The examination is set and marked by VetSkill.
Practical Skills Assessment (Formative)
Learners will be given a formative practical assessment comprising six tasks to provide feedback on their competency against some RCVS Day One Skills. The practical skills assessment is set by VetSkill but is carried out at and assessed by the centre.
VetSkill Licence to Practise Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Once all other assessments have been passed, learners will undertake the VetSkill Licence to Practise OSCE.
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If you are interested in becoming a VetSkill approved centre to deliver our qualifications, you can apply directly here. Alternatively, if you would like a chat with our Quality Assurance Team first, fill in our contact form or email us and someone will get in touch.